Captives of Hate (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1972, Captives of Hate is a drama film directed by Nikos Foskolos, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Viky, a Greek from Africa, returns in shock to her homeland after the riots in the Congo, where she saw almost all of her family killed before her very eyes. In Athens, the businessman Angelos von Zirach, of German origin, helps her brother avoid financial disaster, but also helps her launch a career as a singer and dancer. Viky falls in love with him and agrees to marry him, inviting the wrath of his secretary and lover Tzina, who, in order to get even with him, reveals to Vicky that Angelos' ships don't transport food, medicine and indispensable articles to Africa, but guns, ammunition and even mercenaries. Viky is shocked. She turns in von Zirach to the police and leaves. After some years, she returns to him with their son Freiderikos, when von Zirach has donated his fortune to the orphans of Biafra.
Who’s in it. Captives of Hate stars Zoe Laskari as Vicky Kouvariotou, Kostas Karras as Angelos von Zirach, Eleni Anousaki as Tzina and Grigoris Vafias, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Captives of Hate has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captives of Hate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captives of Hate tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captives of Hate (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Captives of Hate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Captives of Hate worth watching?
- Captives of Hate holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captives of Hate?
- Captives of Hate stars Zoe Laskari, Kostas Karras, Eleni Anousaki, Grigoris Vafias and Nikos Dadinopoulos.
- When was Captives of Hate released?
- Captives of Hate was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.